AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl

Monday, May 23

7 p.m.

Cheer on your PA program at this high-energy medical game show, held on Monday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Indiana Convention Center. All teams will answer multiple choice questions on a screen using an Audience Response System (ARS) keypad. The 36 top-scoring teams will then advance to the on-stage rounds and answer free response questions on a variety of topics ranging from anatomy to microbiology and psychiatry.

What types of questions are asked during the competition?

Questions are asked on a variety of subjects, including physical diagnosis, microbiology, anatomy, OB/GYN, pulmonary, cardiology, primary care, emergency medicine, and surgery.

What are the eligibility requirements?

At least 75 percent of all PA students in the team’s PA program must be AAPA student members.
The team’s Student Academy representative (SAR) must attend the AOR meeting held during AAPA’s Conference.
All team members must be AAPA student members currently enrolled in an accredited PA program that has a student society registered with AAPA.
All team members must be registered for AAPA’s Conference.
Only one team member per team can be graduating within 30 days of competition.

How do I register a team?

2022 Challenge Bowl registration will open February 1.

What is the cost of registration?

There is no entrance fee. Participants must be registered as conference attendees and show their conference name badge at team registration.

When will I know if my team has been accepted?

All teams will be notified of their eligibility status in March.
For more information, contact the Student Academy National Office at 571-319-4310 or email [email protected].